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shit sticks to the lion

synonym.

When the shit hits the fan, only a lot worse. Think about it; if you throw shit at a fan, the worst thing that will happen is shit will go everywhere. If you throw shit at a lion, it's going to chase your ass.
1.
AS: man, if I don't get this project finished, the shit's going to hit the fan
JT: that's nothing, I'm wearing my girlfriend's underwear; if she finds out, the shit's going to stick to the lion

2. where you going to be when the shit sticks to the lion?!

to pull a lionel 

sacrificing sleep in return for extra time of working or studying (cramming), usually lasting all night.

Derived from Lionel Richie's classic from the 80's "All Night Long" and commonly posted along with it on social media platforms.

Modern synonym for "to pull an all-nighter".
I'll need to pull a lionel to handle this amount of work.

on a chat ...
(Aussie): what R u doin' up that late?
(You): pulling a lionel
(Aussie): that's ridiculously WHACK!

how long you been studying for the exam?
- took me a double-lionel.
respect!
to pull a lionel by oliverski November 20, 2011
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